Req #:	178129
Department:	UW MEDICINE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Job Location:	Harborview Medical Center
Job Location Detail:	HMC MEDICAL STORES
Posting Date:	03/18/2020
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	50% of $2,898 to $3,746 per month
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	First Shift

The mission of University of Washington Medicine is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.  UW Medicine owns or operates the following: Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center (UWMC), a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated, or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance a partnership among UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, and Seattle Children’s.   

The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. As an employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please click here.

UW Medicine Supply Chain Management's objective is to ensure our patient care experience is enhanced by delivering a robust foundation of services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized supply chain management expertise. 

UW Medicine Supply Chain Management has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, day shift (Saturday and Sunday 6AM to 4:30PM), SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNICIAN 1 based at Harborview Medical Center. The Supply Chain Technician (SCT 1) performs supply put away, picks, distributes, and delivers general, medical, and surgical supplies and equipment throughout various healthcare settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventorying medical supplies using handheld scanner.

Holding phone/ heavy customer service.

Delivering supplies (stat requests).

Filling Code/Crash Carts.

Cleaning and stocking minor equipment (IV Pumps, feeding pumps, etc.).

Collecting and distributing oxygen cylinders (5-7 lbs apiece).

Unloading totes and stocking supplies to bins.

Charging supplies to cost centers.

Light office duties (printer, answering phone and door, fax machine, etc.).

Various related duties.

REQUIREMENTS: High School graduation or equivalent.  

DESIRED:

Healthcare experience preferred.

Proficiency in utilizing the MMIS.

Knowledge of general office equipment such a fax machines, copy machines, and printers.

Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders to include coworkers, management, and clinical partners.

Demonstrated proficiency in English, both written and verbal, including active listening.

Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and problem-solving.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Typing, use of computers, computer software, and the ability to learn software applications necessary in the performance of typical work.

Lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance, climbing stairs, kneeling, reaching (overhead/extension), sitting, stooping (bend at waist), and twisting (knees/waist/neck).

Continuously grasping/handling, lifting, standing, and walking.